When a builder buys a home you can bet that it wont have termites or a weak foundation. When a mechanic shops for a car a similar expectation is there but there is more at work than a simple inspection of the vehicle. When a mechanic shops for a car he must evaluate the seller and history of the car as the biggest indication of what to buy and what to avoid.
Every car requires maintenance in order to run properly and every car owner has a different idea what “maintenance” means. By asking informed questions of the seller you can often determine if the car has been serviced regularly. This is why a car might have a slightly higher perceived value if it has only had one owner. If this person has taken care of the car well, then you have found a used car that has been well maintained for its entire life – and this is a good thing. Continue reading ‘How to Buy a Car – Shop Like a Mechanic’ »